M30

8Bitdo

M30

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Based on 155 Reddit mentions

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How is the Genesis 6 Button Controller for Street Fighter? Thoughts?

I think the 8bitdo M30 might be a bit better but I've not tried the genesis one tbh. I have the M30 and it's great but I mostly just use the JoyCon for convenience.

joffocakes in r/StreetFighter

July 21, 2026 7:11 PM

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My 6 year old is getting really interested in fighting games, what controller should I start him on to learn?

8bitdo m30, nothing will survive the new generational controls might as well adapt to controllers that are consistent and remain

zedroj in r/Fighters

July 13, 2026 4:28 AM

16

What's a good replacement controller?

8bitdo M30

ollsss in r/SEGAGENESIS

July 8, 2026 8:00 PM

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Would you guys recommend these official infrared sega genesis controllers?

As with any IR gamepad, they really only work if you have a clear line of sight between the receiver and the controllers themselves. Personally I find them an interesting curio but if I wanted to play wirelessly, I'd just grab and 8bitdo M30 and a bluetooth adapter (either 8bitdo's or a blue retro,

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Dextro_PT in r/SEGAGENESIS

August 22, 2025 10:36 AM

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What controller would you recommend?

Your controller is very good already. If you want a different dpad that doesn't break the bank, try a DS4 for a cross shape or an 8bitdo M30 for Sega Genesis style. Leverless is "optimal", but unintuitive for some people (me included). Arcade Sticks are hella fun, but expensive.

Emotional_Cap4563 in r/Fighters

February 18, 2026 11:17 AM

16

Is this controller good ?

I recommend the 8bitdo M30.

ico_heal in r/SegaSaturn

September 25, 2025 4:18 PM

33

Help with finding system for dad

There are thousands of clone consoles and finding this specific one will be a burden. The game appears to be the NES version of Baseball. What I'd recommend doing is either buying a Genesis Mini and modding it with Hakchi to run NES roms, or emulating via a PC or a laptop while using a Genesis style

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brolyblast in r/retrogaming

July 18, 2026 12:36 AM

10

Controller recommendations for a total newbie?

I mostly use the 8bitdo m30 controller. Good latency, sega layout, and works well for a lot of arcade games. Less ideal for ps1 and snes. If you're looking for a number of options it is a great versatile addition.

sprinklesfactory in r/MiSTerFPGA

May 20, 2026 1:26 AM

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I'm happy to report that the 8BitDo Earthion M30 gamepad works great for RSG on Steam!

The 8bitdo m30 is my go-to shmup controller, when I’m not playing on my Saturn. Using any other d pad feels like hot garbage to me.

godset in r/shmups

July 5, 2026 12:34 PM

10

Best Dpad over 2.4gz dongle for MiSTerPi from list of 4

Try to source an 8bitdo M30 Genesis Mini 2.4GHz, amazing dpad.

alphakevin68 in r/MiSTerFPGA

September 26, 2025 5:14 AM

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